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Can reducing propranolol too quickly make you feel horrible headaches and generally your whole body feel wobbly?

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Yes: Too rapid of propranolol withdrawal can lead to unwanted symptoms such as these. Gradual withdrawal needs to be gradual .

Dr Rivera-Godreau and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/11/2016

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